Each technology learning activity describes context and lists objectives, needed materials and equipment, student assignment, and evaluation questions. (SK)

Describes several significant observations by amateur astronomers of recent, spectacular clouds and storm systems on Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn. (Author/JJK)

Presents a case study of a mini-project that was effective in preparing students for their project work, although many felt demoralized by the experience. Identifies a number of factors that might improve the effectiveness of mini-projects. (CCM)

Describes a project where students were given a small but real scientific question and allowed to deal with all aspects of the project just as a professional scientist would, rather than work on the science part only. (JRH)

Presents a learning project in which students prepare a guided, multisensory rain forest tour representing its ecology. Develops five stop points presenting a theme or an important aspect of the rain forest. Includes a list of selected resources for rain forest studies. (YDS)

Summertime in Alaska offers students many options for science projects. The brief season offers an opportunity to explore plant life, wildlife, environmental phenomena, and various other science and social science topics. Most of the research conducted at the camp could not be done during students' regular academic year due to Alaska's harsh…

The Madagascar hissing cockroach (MHC) provides an excellent avenue to introduce students to the joys of inquiry-centered learning. MHC's are relatively tame, produce little odor, do not bite, and are easy to handle and breed. Because of these characteristics, they are ideal for classroom activities, science projects, and as pets. They also help…

In this article, the authors' kindergarteners and a fellow first-grade class turned their hallway into a forest! Not just any mural, this culmination of a month-long project was based on observing, questioning, taking field trips, conducting library research (including the internet) and asking experts. The students developed skills in forming…

The discussion here considered projects involving the development of many new courses and strategies for the high school science curriculum. (Author/RK)

The document contains a user's manual and three bibliographies pertaining to Montgomery County, Maryland's Gifted Science Project, a program to provide resources to students in grades 3-8 who are motivated in science. A user's manual offers guidelines for using the project's primary product--the Project Resource File, a collection of resources…

Discusses how to make and fly boomerangs. (BB)

The purpose of a child's participation in a science fair is to experience learning. Seven steps to creating a successful project are described. (MT)

Discusses how snakes can be used for a science project thus helping students better understand snakes. (NQ)